Posts By: Tristan Scott

Doing Good in the Neighborhood

Federal law does not allow for federal funds to be used to pay school lunch debt, so a gap exists between what the school district can cover and the actual cost of providing the food

By Tammi Fisher

Nordic Dreams

Season-pass sales at Glacier Nordic Club help lay preparations for the youth ski-education programs for children between the ages of 4 and 18 and ensure that a stable of groomers is prepared to perform this yeoman’s work all winter long

By TRISTAN SCOTT

Defending Our Way of Life

Through backdoor efforts during the 2021 Montana Legislature, actions were taken to award hunting tags to those who have more wealth or more land than other citizens

By Rachel Schmidt

Spiced and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

For snacking, I like to sprinkle on smoked paprika, garam masala, or curry powder and then squeeze fresh lime juice over the seeds

By Julie Laing

Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing

These proposals benefit both renters and homeowners, young families looking for starter homes and older folks looking to age in place. The time for action is now. 

By Sue Vinton, Ellie Boldman, Greg Hertz & Danny Tenenbaum

State Control

The 2021 Legislature spent significantly more time debating how to discriminate against transgender kids than it did mitigating rapidly escalating property taxes for homeowners due to the pandemic-era land grab that consumed Montana

By Mike Jopek

Bird Dogs: Choose Your Partner

I love all bird dogs but English setters are my hunting partner of choice. Setters are quirky and stylish, and no breed hunts with more grace.

By Rob Breeding

Time Management for Mortals

Confronting the limitations of a business puts you very close to the uncomfortable reality that is the finitude of life

By Maggie Doherty

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